The overarching significance of the CSK vs MI rivalry lies in its representation of two of IPL's most successful franchises. Just as India and Pakistan's matches evoke a unique level of national pride ...

As Knaak walked off the mound to head to the bullpen, he locked eyes with Nawrocki and didn’t look away—delivering a stare down that left no doubt about the intensity of their rivalry.

The intensity of the rivalry and the raucous crowd had the potential to rattle any pitcher, but Darden took a deep breath and reset. After a mound visit from pitching coach Jimmy Belanger ...